Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management

The management program provides the skills and knowledge needed for students who aspire to leadership roles in business. The program prepares them for various managerial positions. Students choose from one of four areas of emphasis (AOE) in management: Entrepreneurship Human Resource Management International Business Supply Chain Management Students pursuing the Entrepreneurship area of emphasis pursue positions such as small business manager, entrepreneur, franchise owner or opportunities with large companies with an innovation focus. So, students are prepared for management roles with small business or large companies. Students pursuing the Human Resource Management area of emphasis develop capabilities for careers in compensation, recruiting, or training that could lead to managerial positions in human resources. Students pursuing the International Business area of emphasis are encouraged to study a foreign language and to participate in a study abroad program. They develop expertise in international business strategy, and they acquire an appreciation of foreign culture and business practices. Students electing this area of emphasis would be prepared to work in overseas locations and develop expertise in managing operations outside the United States. Management majors must declare one of the aforementioned areas of emphasis and complete all requirements for the major and the AOE in order to be eligible for graduation. Students who prefer not to pursue an area of emphasis may declare the General Business major, which offers students the opportunity to complete electives in more than one of the areas of emphasis. Major Learning Goals The objective of providing a foundational education in management at the undergraduate level cannot be realized without appropriate curricula content, effective teaching, and ultimately, learning. Within the undergraduate management major, we subscribe to the following learning goals for each of our undergraduate students: Graduates will be able to deal with the dynamics of individuals and teams within organizations and to motivate, lead, and inspire employees toward achieving organizational goals. Graduates will have an appreciation of the ethical, legal, and regulatory issues impacting the decision-making process. Graduates will recognize the opportunities and challenges associated with the global marketplace. Graduates will acquire knowledge of basic functional areas of human resource management. Career Profile A graduate with a degree in management has many career options to choose among, including operations manager, project manager, employment manager, industrial relations supervisor and director of public relations. A degree in management is also an excellent foundation for anyone interested in owning a small business or pursuing independent entrepreneurial ventures.